Have you hiked all 20 miles of the beautiful trails at San Tan? Join the adventure and increase your skill level as we hike every trail in the park, while gradually increasing difficulty as we go along. This is the fith hike in the series and will be 5.5-miles round trip. Please wear appropriate hiking attire and bring water and snacks.

Interested in archery? Now is your chance to "check it out"! Participants who sign up for this program will experience a fun and safe basic introduction to recreational and international-style target archery. Equipment is provided. This archery program is open to anyone ages 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult! Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. ***Advanced registration is required.*** Limited to 10 participants per session. Please contact us at 623-465-0431 to register. Space is limited, so please call to cancel, if need be. Thank you!

Date: 1/13/2013

Time: 10:00 AMDuration: 2 hours

Speaker: Ranger Mark

Registration Required: Yes

Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee

Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov

Location: Stop at Park Entrance for Directions

Address:37019 N. Lava LaneCave Creek, AZ 85331

Archery 101 b - Cave Creek Regional Park

Cave Creek Regional Park

Interested in archery? Now is your chance to "check it out"! Participants who sign up for this program will experience a fun and safe basic introduction to recreational and international-style target archery. Equipment is provided. This archery program is open to anyone ages 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult! Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. ***Advanced registration is required.*** Limited to 10 participants per session. Please contact us at 623-465-0431 to register. Space is limited, so please call to cancel, if need be. Thank you!

Date: 1/13/2013

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMDuration: 2 hours

Speaker: Ranger Mark

Registration Required: Yes

Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee

Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov

Location: Stop at Park Entrance for Directions

Address:37019 N. Lava LaneCave Creek, AZ 85331

Medicinal Plant Walk – McDowell Park

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

The desert is full of plants that have healing properties. Come find out which are considered to have medicinal value. You may be surprised to find that what you thought was a weed in your own backyard, is used even today in 'modern‘ pharmaceuticals! Meet at the North Trail Trailhead for this 1 ½-2 mile walking program.

Date: 1/13/2013

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMDuration: 1 1/2 hours

Speaker: Ranger Amy

Registration Required: No

Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee

Contact: amyburnett@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201

Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Address:16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.Scottsdale, AZ 85255

New to Arizona? - Usery Park

Usery Mountain Regional Park

Are you new to Arizona? Are you curious about cactus and scared of snakes? If so, join us for an introductory experience to the Sonoran Desert. After a question-and-answer session, we will take an enjoyable quarter-mile walk on our scenic Desert Hawk Trail. Please bring water and closed-toe shoes. Location: Nature Center.